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Friday, August 21, 2015

Snake Gourd Pulp Curd Curry

Snake Gourd/ Padvala Kai/ is one of the healthy fiber vegetable. We do make use of the whole vegetable, preparing many different dishes. Like wise I used Padavala kai for a dal and the inner tender pulp is used for curd curry. It is so tasty and healthy too.
I have used snake gourd pulp, curd and some spices which are from my kitchen kit.

Lets see some benefits of eating Padavala Kai/ Snake Gourd.
Snake Gourd contain vitamins, nutrients and minerals which are essential for human health. They are rich in dietary fiber. They are less in calories and high levels of protein. They contain Vitamin A, B and C and minerals like manganese, magnesium, calcium, iron, potassium and iodine. Snake gourd is an excellent source of anti-inflammatory diet vegetable. It is a good remedy for diabetes. Snake gourd is rich in fiber and makes digestion easy and good for people who suffer from constipation. It contain natural anti biotech qualities.
This "Snake Gourd Pulp Curd Curry" has no onion or no garlic.Remember not to use the ripe snake gourd seeds or the vegetable, as it may cause indigestion or sickness.

Note :

You can use coconut oil to fry the majjige menasu. Majjige menasu is, green chilly soaked in butter milk and dried in the sun.You can use more curd. Do not use more water to grind the ingredients. (the curry turns watery and may not taste good). Using majjige menasu is optional. the curd curry should be soft and mild. Not much of chilly.You must use only tender pulp. Or you may get sick.

HelloEvery one....My name is Nalini Somayaji. Teaching is my profession. Cooking is my passion. Reading, traveling, visiting new places, having fun with kids are some of the hobbies I can say. My recipes are Healthy, quick, easy and simple. Grown up being a traditional family member I love and respect Indian culture and traditions. Love classical dance and music.

Tara Basavaraju..if the seeds are tender and soft..you can cook that also. It it is hard and the pulp turned red..then do not use the pulp also...its only the tender soft pulp is used to prepare this curry. If the pulp is green and it has hard seed then remove the seeds and then cook the pulp.